Compare/J.I. Case 648 vs J.I. Case VAIW

J.I. Case 648 vs J.I. Case VAIW

Verdict: J.I. Case 648 vs J.I. Case VAIW

The J.I. Case 648 and the J.I. Case VAIW are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 648 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. J.I. Case 648 is the newer design (1980 vs 1942). In short: choose the J.I. Case 648 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case VAIW if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

air-cooledReference

gasolineReference

Steering

—

manualReference

Engine

13.4 kWReference

—

Displacement

0.8 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

83 x 95 mmReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

—

Compression

6.6:1Reference

6:1Reference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

1425Reference

Starter

electricReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RH18YReference

—

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

—

Drawbar (claimed)

—

9.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Firing order

—

1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant capacity

—

12.3 LReference

Point gap

—

0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

—

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

—

0.356 mmReference

Transmission

Hy-DriveReference

—

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

18.9 LReference

—

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

18.9 LReference

—

Type

hydraulic driveReference

gearReference

Capacity

18.9 LReference

—

Pressure

172.4 barReference

—

Pump flow

26.5 lpmReference

—

Rear Type

0Reference

—

PTO (claimed)

—

12.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

121 cmReference

—

Weight

1247 kgReference

—

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

—

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

—

Industrial front

18x8.50-8Reference

—

Industrial rear

26x12.00-12Reference

—

Length

406 cmReference

—

Width

104 cmReference

—

Height (steering wheel)

113 cmReference

—

Ground clearance

20 cmReference

—

Ag front

—

5.50-15Reference

Ag rear

—

10-28Reference

J.I. Case 648 attachments

648 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the left side of tractor, ahead of the steering column.Reference

—

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

—

Charging amps

15Reference

—

Charging volts

12Reference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

32Reference

—

Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case BackhoeReference

—

Transport height

165 cmReference

—

Digging depth

236 cmReference

—

Reach from pivot

281 cmReference

—

Loading height

152 cmReference

—

Swing Arc

167°Reference

—

Variants

—

standard treadReference

VAC

—

row-cropReference

VAI

—

industrialReference

VAIW

—

warehouseReference

VAIW Serial Numbers

1942

—

4600001Reference

1943

—

4700001Reference

1944

—

4800001Reference

1945

—

4900001Reference

1946

—

5000001Reference

1947

—

5100001Reference

1948

—

5200001Reference

1949

—

5300001Reference

1950

—

5400001Reference

1951

—

5500001Reference

1952

—

5600001Reference

1953

—

5700001Reference

1954

—

5800001Reference

1955

—

5900001Reference

Links

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.